From the protection of lakes and streams to the battle to curb greenhouse gas emissions, many voters in the upcoming US presidential election want to see the federal government play an active role in climate issues.
One thing is clear though: the lion's share of voters believe that climate change is real.
AdvertisementThe latest quarterly survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication revealed that 72% of Americans believed that climate change was occurring, while only 15% disagreed.
Related storiesHere's a look at President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's positions on climate — which is poised to be a defining issue for Gen Z and millennial voters this fall.
But President Donald Trump withdrew from the plan while in office, blasting it as detrimental to the US economy.
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